Calidus Resources Limited advised that commissioning of its 100% owned Warrawoona Gold Project in the Pilbara of Western Australia has commenced. The outstanding progress made on project construction means crushing and milling operations are set to start within the next eight weeks with first gold poured approximately two weeks later. Commissioning and operational preparations to date include: 9MW diesel backup power station commissioned and electrification of sections of the project commenced; Borefields for process water supply are operational and with filling of the raw water pond underway; Tailings storage facility complete and ready for discharge; 4.5 MW SAG Mill fully installed and aligned with mill liners installed ready for ore.

Commissioning of the variable speed drive motor is underway; Major structural steel erection and mechanical installation complete; Piping and electrical installation nearing completion; Majority of operational workforce recruited with a large proportion already mobilised to site to assist with commission activities; 105,000 tonnes of ore on the ROM pad, targeting 200,000 tonnes on operational startup; and First four 777 (100t) trucks and 200t excavator mobilised by Macmahons to site commencing operations shortly.